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Don Smutzer
"Don is a very compassionate man. If he isn't sure how to answer you he will go out of his way to research & get answers to you. I spoke to him about having surgery & he was behind me 150% telling me on how it could improve my diabetes, blood pressure etc. He was more than happy to write a letter for me. Don was just awarded with PA of the year. I believe that he has a genuine concern for all of his patients & is willing to go the extra mile to help out in anyway that he can."

Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital
"This is a small hospital & you get more of a one on one with your nursing staff. The rooms were great, all private with a couch, glider rocker, rocker/recliner. The intercom's are shut off at 9pm & they are used very little anyway. It is a quiet hospital which I really enjoyed, everyone was relaxed & so personable. I would recommend Sioux Valley to anyone."

Roger Shinnerl
"I met with Dr. Shinnerl on 3/19/04. He is the absolute greatest!:) He spent over 2 hours with me, talking & exam. Sherry, his office manager is really an upbeat person & you don't feel put off by her at all, she is friendly at all times:) And Jo Dr.'s nurse if FANTASTIC, such kind help in his office. I would recommend Dr. Shinnerl to anyone considering surgery. He is kind & patient & most important VERY UNDERSTANDING. Due to me having a mild heart attack in Dec. he has decided to perform surgery in Sioux City. I had my choice of hospitals & I chose Mercy, they have a brand new bariatric wing. Dr. Shinnerl also said HE would be the one visiting me daily also, which will be around 60 miles one way for him. Dr. Shinnerl has a 10 PLUS rating from me."
About Me
Kingsley, IA
Location
40.3
BMI
RNY
Surgery
04/20/2004
Surgery Date
Feb 20, 2003
Member Since
Before & After
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Christmas 2003
265lbs
May 2005, 11 months after surgery.
185lbs
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